phytolaccin
/ˌfʌɪtəʊˈlakɪn/Chemistry
noun
An alkaloid present in the pokeweed, Phytolacca americana, which acts as a strong purgative and emetic.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From phytolacca + -in.
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